IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0238679
(2011-09-21)
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등록번호 |
US-8167353
(2012-05-01)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Schmeichel, Charles M.
- Schmeichel, Steven C.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
8 인용 특허 :
63 |
초록
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Elongated side rails for attachment to a sidewall of a truck cargo box as a portion of a tonneau cover assembly. Each assembly includes a flexible cover that can be operatively secured to side rails. One side rail includes a securing portion that can be operatively connected to the sidewall; an incl
Elongated side rails for attachment to a sidewall of a truck cargo box as a portion of a tonneau cover assembly. Each assembly includes a flexible cover that can be operatively secured to side rails. One side rail includes a securing portion that can be operatively connected to the sidewall; an inclined portion extending from the securing portion, the inclined portion having first and second sides; a connecting member extending downwardly away from the inclined portion from a position located between the first and second sides; and a longitudinal portion extending from the connecting member opposite the inclined portion. To secure the cover to the side rails, hook fastener is preferably attached to loop fastener on the cover. One preferred side rail has a ridge to prevent premature engagement of the fasteners. Another preferred side rail has directional hook fastener to prevent premature engagement of the fasteners.
대표청구항
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1. An elongated side rail for attachment to a side wall of a pickup truck cargo box having a front and a tailgate, the elongated side rail being a portion of a tonneau cover assembly, the elongated side rail comprising: a securing portion that can be secured to the sidewall;a fastener support member
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An elongated side rail for attachment to a side wall of a pickup truck cargo box having a front and a tailgate, the elongated side rail being a portion of a tonneau cover assembly, the elongated side rail comprising: a securing portion that can be secured to the sidewall;a fastener support member interconnected to the securing portion, the fastener support member including a receiving surface having first and second edges; wherein the first edge is closest to a center of the cargo box when the elongated side rail is operatively secured to the sidewall;a component of strip fastening material having a height;a slat on which the component of strip fastening material is secured; wherein the slat and the component of strip fastening material are at least partially located on the receiving surface between the first and second edges; anda ridge extending upwardly from the slat, the ridge being located proximate the first edge of the receiving surface; the ridge having a height with respect to the receiving surface higher than the height of the fastening strip, the ridge also extending above the second edge with respect to the receiving surface. 2. The elongated side rail of claim 1, wherein, when the elongated side rail is attached to the sidewall, the fastener support member at least partially overlaps the sidewall. 3. The elongated side rail of claim 1, further comprising a retaining member on each edge of the receiving surface, wherein a first height of the ridge, with respect to the receiving surface, is higher than a height of retaining members, with respect to the receiving surface. 4. The elongated side rail of claim 1, further comprising a connecting member extending downwardly from the fastener support member; the elongated side rail further comprising a longitudinal portion extending from the connecting member in a direction that is generally perpendicular to an engaging surface of the securing portion. 5. The elongated side rail of claim 1, wherein the ridge is a continuous raised portion. 6. The elongated side rail of claim 1, wherein the ridge is a plurality of discontinuous raised portions. 7. The elongated side rail of claim 1, wherein the ridge extends along a portion of the side rail proximate a front portion of the cargo box when the side rail is operatively attached to the sidewall. 8. The elongated side rail of claim 1, wherein the receiving surface is perpendicular to an engaging surface of the securing portion. 9. The elongated side rail of claim 1, wherein the receiving surface is at an angle from about 90° to about 135° with respect to an engaging surface of the securing portion. 10. A tonneau cover assembly for attachment to a pickup truck, the tonneau cover assembly comprising: a flexible cover having two opposing longitudinal sides, two opposing lateral sides and an underside, a first component of strip fastening material disposed the underside proximate each longitudinal side; andtwo elongated side rail assemblies, each elongated side rail assembly including:a securing portion that can be secured to the sidewall;a fastener support member interconnected to the securing portion, the fastener support member including a receiving surface having first and second edges; wherein the first side is closest to a center of the cargo box when the elongated side rail is operatively secured to the sidewall;a second component of strip fastening material having a height with respect to the receiving surface, wherein the first component of strip fastening material can be removably secured to the second component of strip fastening material;a slat on which the component of strip fastening material is secured; wherein the slat and the component of strip fastening material are at least partially located on the receiving surface between the first and second edges; anda ridge extending upwardly from the slat, the ridge located proximate the first edge of the receiving surface; the ridge having a height that is higher with respect to the receiving surface than a height of the second component of strip fastening and a height of the second edge. 11. The tonneau cover assembly of claim 10, wherein the fastener support member at least partially overlaps the elongated side rail when the elongated side rail is attached to the sidewall. 12. The tonneau cover assembly of claim 10, further comprising a connecting member extending downwardly from the fastener support member; the elongated side rail assembly further comprising a longitudinal portion extending in a direction from the connecting member that is perpendicular to an engaging surface of the securing portion. 13. The tonneau cover assembly of claim 12, wherein the connecting member extends downwardly from the fastener support member at an angle of about 90° with respect to the receiving surface. 14. The tonneau cover assembly of claim 10, wherein the ridge is a continuous raised portion extending generally along the length of the fastener support member. 15. The tonneau cover assembly of claim 10, wherein the ridge is a plurality of discontinuous raised portions. 16. The tonneau cover assembly of claim 10, wherein the receiving surface extends in a direction that is generally perpendicular to an engaging surface of the securing portion. 17. The tonneau cover assembly of claim 10, wherein the second component of strip fastening material is a hook fastener. 18. The tonneau cover assembly of claim 10, further comprising a retaining member on each side of the receiving surface; wherein the ridge extends higher, with respect to the receiving surface, than each of the retaining members. 19. The tonneau cover assembly of claim 10, further comprising a securing plate attached to one of the lateral sides of the flexible cover. 20. The tonneau cover assembly of claim 10, wherein the receiving surface of the fastener support member resides generally in a plane that is at an angle of about 90° to about 135° with respect to an engaging surface of the securing portion. 21. The tonneau cover assembly of claim 20, wherein the receiving surface of the fastener support member resides generally in a plane that is at an angle of about 90° to about 120° with respect to an engaging surface of the securing portion.
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